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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Allamakee County

Iowa · 13,855 residents · 639.071 sq mi
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Allamakee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,098. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,855
−6%vs 2000
vs 14,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,098
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,967 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,232
−38%vs 2000
vs $16,599 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
13.2%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$243
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $348 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.4% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(13,983)
Black0.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(520)
Asian0.3%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(1,408)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(13,819)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(18)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0.1%(16)
Diversity Score1%(134)
Diversity Score
1
−90%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.9%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+111%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allamakee County, Iowa?

Allamakee County, Iowa has about 13,855 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Allamakee County, Iowa?

The typical household in Allamakee County, Iowa earns about $21,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allamakee County, Iowa expensive?

In Allamakee County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $39,600, and the typical rent is about $243 a month.

How educated are people in Allamakee County, Iowa?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Allamakee County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allamakee County, Iowa?

About 13.2% of people in Allamakee County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9601
8 ZIP codes
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